Separating couples should make reasonable attempts to agree on the future living arrangements, care and responsibility for their children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that, unless there are special circumstances, dispute resolution is compulsory if...
The concept of shared parental responsibility Many couples are able to agree on arrangements for the ongoing care of their children after they separate. These arrangements can be documented through parenting plans or formalised in consent orders without the need to...
The financial impact of divorce and separation can be huge. There are legal costs to consider, and how the mortgage and associated bills and childcare costs are going to be paid moving forward. Your employment and earning prospects may be limited especially if you are...
How to get spousal maintenance If you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, you may be entitled to claim spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is money paid by one party to the other party of a former relationship in circumstances where the person...
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to receive or retain. This is only natural given that...
